A/N PLEASE READ THISThanks to those who reviewed. I'm sorry that I haven't updated sooner, I have been really busy with work and school and it just slipped my mind. Since you haven't read for a while, I'll put a few paragraphs of the last chapter on here to refresh your memory J Once again, I'm sorry for the delay. Oh Yea, bare with me, this chapter may be a bit boring, as the next one too, but I can assure that it does get better!

Last Time

"Menomaru? I thought you were dead."

"I was, but thanks to a very smart and wicked villager, I have been brought back. Now, do you need help or not? The only thing you will have to give me is the mortal girl's jewel shards. Then, I'll be on my way.

"That's the problem, I don't know where she is. How about I give them to you after we kill Inuyasha. She's sure to come around then. That would make it even." Sesshomaru greatfully bargained.

"It's a deal. But remember, you owe me."

"Right. Where do we begin?" Sesshomaru asked.

"Maybe we'll start with soft talking apologies...you sweet talk her and apologize, she's a stupid mortal girl, she's gullible. Then, you could bring her back to the castle with you. Inuyasha is then sure to follow. But, you must make sure you don't force her to go or you'll start a fight and they'll know you're planning something. You must bribe her, and tell her it's okay."

"I understand. No problem. But let me tell you, Kaugra will be all over you once she finds out that you have possession of the shards. Be prepared."

"I'll tear her to shreds so don't worry about it. Make sure you bring Kagome back with you. If you don't see Inuyasha, make her tell you where he is. If she refuses, it won't be too hard to put her under my control again."

"Got it."

With that, Sesshomaru left Menomaru in search of Kagome. The plan was perfect."

Chapter 13

"Inuyasha? Why did you come save me? I thought you hated me." Kagome hung her head.

"Feh, whys it matter? You're alive and well." Inuyasha responded very coldly.

"I guess you're right. I'm sure you would have done the same thing for Kikyou."

"What are you tryna say?" Inuyasha bit back but was interrupted.

"Lecherous monk! He's at it again! We can never come to a village without him looking for girls." Sango yelled coming into kaede's hut and putting Kirara on the ground.

"Oh Sango…" Kagome said sympathetically.

"He just doesn't understand. I really do love him."

"Well if he's gonna be that way he ain't worth your time. I'll go talk to him for ya, and maybe knock some sense into him." Inuyasha added as he was leaving to go and thump a knot on Miroku's head.

Almost as soon as Inuyasha left, Sesshomaru walked into the hut. Kagome his behind Sango and Kirara transformed ready to attack.

"Kagome, just listen…" Sesshomaru started, but Kagome interrupted.

"What do you want from me? Please! Just leave me alone! I had your kid for you and I want you to leave me alone." Kagome yelled, almost ready to cry.

"I came to say that I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you and I'd never do it again. As crazy as it sounds, you mean the world to me." Sesshomaru got on one knee and lowered his head, "Please Kagome, come back with me and I will show you paradise."

Kagome looked into his soft golden eyes. Either way she went someone was going to get hurt. I wish Inuyasha was here. She thought, still looking into his eyes.

"Kagome, think hard about this." Sango said unassured. "Follow your heart."

"I promise Kagome, I love you. It's best for you to come back. For our son's sake." Sesshomaru grabbed her hand and started to pull her away. She turned and looked into Sango's saddened eyes.

"Wait!" she jerked away from Sesshomaru's grasp. "I'm not sure I want to go. Maybe I should let Inuyasha decide for me." Sesshomaru grew angry at this statement but tried to calm himself down. –Flash Back- "You must bribe her and tell her that everythings okay." –End Flash Back- "Kagome, trust me, everything will be okay. "I'll give you anything you could ever ask for. "Sesshomaru bribed, remembering what Menomaru told him.

"Okay then!" Kagome said in her usual peppy voice while forming a plan in her head. As she was leaving she looked over her shoulder at Sango and mouthed the words "Send Inuyasha after me as soon as he gets back." Sango nodded her head silently in agreement.

"Miroku, why don't you come back to Kaede's with me, Sango, and Kagome? I'm sure there's better things for these people to do. Besides, the only thing on my mind is killing Naraku. We need to talk this over."

"Right. Excuse me my beauties…" Each girl giggled. "Maybe when I get back we'll talk about our future families."

"C'mon you lecher lets go." When Inuyasha and Miroku arrived at Kaede's, they were stunned to see that Sango was all alone.

"Where's Kagome?" He asked in his usual rude tone.

"Sesshomaru came back for her. She went with him and told me to have you go after them as soon as possible.

""Miroku, stay here." Inuyasha ordered. Keep Sango company and I'll be back."

When Sesshomaruand Kagome reached the castle, Sesshomaru lead her to the basement into a room she'd never dare dream to be in with a person she'd never dare dream to communicate with.

"Seems like you have fallen for my plans once again." Menomaru laughed menacingly.

"Menomaru? You were dead! We killed you!" Kagome fought Sesshomaru's clutches but he refused to let go.

"I'm sure once dog boy realizes you're gone, he'll come right back here looking for you. I guess when its his time to go, he'll go. Like today!" Menomaru laughed again and Kagome suddenly felt like an igiot for having Sango to send Inuyasha after her.

"Sesshomaru? You knew about this the whole time? You lied to me!" Kagome felt betrayed.

Sesshomaru smirked. "Of course I did Wench…why else would I have been so nice to you? Once Inuyasha gets here, there will be no use for you. We'll just kill you both." Sesshomaru looked down on her with his wicked smile. "Don't say I never warned you. But then you could make another propostion…" he smiled sheepishly and raised an eyebrow.

"Umm…NO! You're a fool Sesshomaru, a fool to think I'd ever be with you again after this!" Kagome yelled kicking him in the shin.

Sesshomaru slapped her hard enough to make her fall to the ground. He and Menomaru left her in the basement cell. After locking the door and turning away, he looked at her and softly muttered, "Worthless wench."

Inuyasha reached the castle and sniffed around a bit. "Yep, she's here alright." He broke through the door to find a dark entrance.

Kagome heard the door to the castle burst open and she yelled, "INUYASHA!! PLEASE LEAVE!!"

Hearing this, he quickly followed her voice. When he got to the steps, Sesshomaru was standing in front of him. Inuyasha reached for the Tetsusiaga. "Move, or I'll make you." There was a loud thud behind him and when he turned to see what it was he came face to face with Menomaru.

Menomaru laughed at Inuyasha's stupidity. Inuyasha, so nice to see you again. Lets cut to the chase. We've got you cornered so you might as well give up the shards of the shikon jewel, or die. Your choice, but lets make it snappy, shall we?" He was ready to fight with Inuyasha and Inuyasha knew it.

"And hand over the Tetsusiaga, little brother. I'll get your left arm after we kill you. Or of course, I could just rip it off now."

A faint yell came from the basement. "Where is Kagome? Let me through or I'll chop your last arm off." Inuyasha threatened.

"Go ahead and try." Sesshomaru curled up to claws as Menomaru took out his sword.

"Inuyasha, prepare to die!" Menomaru challenged.

"INUYASHA!! HELP ME!!!!"

A/N - I know it was dreadfully boring...and I'm really sorry, but like i said, the later chapters get better...trust me...i'm already working on 'em!